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Colonialism And The Countryside
Examine the policies adopted by the British towards the Paharias during early 18th century in Bengal.
The policies adopted by the British towards the Paharias were:
(i)In the 1770s the British embarked on the brutal policy of extermination , hunting the Paharias down and killing them.
(ii)By the 1780s , Augustus Cleveland, the Collector of Bhagalpur, proposed a policy of pacification.
(iii)Paharia chiefs were given an annual allowance and made responsible for the proper conduct of their men. Many Paharia chiefs refused the allowances , those who accepted lost authority within the community.
(iv)The Paharias withrew deep in the mountains insulating themselves from hostile forces and carrying on a war with the outsiders.The brutal repression shaped their perception of British infiltration into the area.
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On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the Ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
Mention the revenue system introduced by the British in Bombay Deccan with one of its main characteristics.
Why was British introduce new systems of revenue?
Explain any two observations made by Buchanan that helped the English East India Company to expand its trade in India.
How did the British encourage the Santhals to settle in Rajmahal hills?
Explain briefly the importance of the Deccan Riots Report of 1878.
What is known as the Sunset Law?
How did the British seek to control the zamindars?
Who were the jotedars? What were the various names they were known by?
What were the shortcomings of the Fifth Report?
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